MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mercury Tracer

● Typical for this model
1994 Mercury Tracer
RENDERED 2026-09-16T09:07:37.412Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercury Tracer Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1988: 21 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 61 complaints 1992: 24 complaints 1992 1993: 63 complaints 1994: 67 complaints 1994 1995: 96 complaints 1996: 12 complaints 1996 1997: 142 complaints 1998: 44 complaints 1998 1999: 20 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003
1994: 67 complaints
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YearComplaints
19870
198821
198916
19902
199161
199224
199363
199467
199596
199612
1997142
199844
199920
20002
20010
20020
20030

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
SEAT BELTS 18%

18% of complaints: seat belts — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing anchorage and webbing.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 MERCURY TRACER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT STRUCK A POLE HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090108

HIT A TRUCK FROM BEHIND AND DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG ONLY DEPLOYED HALF WAY SPARKS AND SMOKE CAME FROM AIR BAG. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950911

THE VEHICLE WAS STANDING STILL AND THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT AT THE AIRBAG SENSORS AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950908

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 9%

9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cruise control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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AT AROUND 3 PM, I WAS DRIVING, AND HAD STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, AT 1960 @ INVERNESS FOREST. HEARD A POP THEN HAD A BIG FLAME COME FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. CALLED 911.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050324

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19941230 — air bags

THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE CAN HAVE AN INADEQUATELY WELDED INFLATOR CANISTER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW AIR BAG MODULE.

Campaign 94V218000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mercury Tracer — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V218000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ● 1991 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ◆ 1995 ● 1993

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Mercury Tracer reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mercury Tracer is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mercury Tracer?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mercury Tracer have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.